Ketamine for Depression Treatment
Patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant bipolar disorder may benefit from ketamine infusion treatments at University Hospitals. Ketamine is a prescription medication that is approved for use in hospitals and other medical settings as an anesthetic. It is also now widely being used to treat depression.
Ketamine treatment is considered when patients fail to respond to other antidepressants. It is administered by an IV infusion in the arm, and typically the effects last for anywhere from days to weeks. Side effects are almost always mild and short in duration and may include dissociative changes and temporary elevation of heart rate and blood pressure.
Talk to Your Mental Health Professional
Ketamine infusion treatment requires a referral from your mental health provider. Ask your psychiatrist about ECT and whether it might be aa appropriate treatment option for you.
Note: Ketamine infusion procedures for depression are not currently covered by private insurance or Medicare/Medicaid and are offered on a self-pay basis.
Ketamine infusion services are located at:
UH Cleveland Medical Center
Mather Outpatient Surgery Center
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Make an Appointment
Request an appointment with a University Hospitals psychiatric specialist.